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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.86, 2,004.40 and 687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.86, 2,004.40 and 687.06 is: 1,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.86 : 2,004.40 = 687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.86/2,004.40 = 687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.86x = 2,004.40 × 687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.86x = 1,377,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,143.06/1,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.90

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